Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
Do I need all three files ??? and what is the process for updating, any particular order, thanks :)
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Re: Warning: please hold off on updating to ASCOM Platform 7
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Seems to be fixed now with the service pack 1 release.?
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
On Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 05:13 PM, Trevor wrote:
HC firmware V1,10 2014 mainboard v5.21 2017
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Hi Trevor,
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This being 2024 and the current production release of the Gemini 2 firmware being L6.02 with PIC servo code v3.0 and HC 1.61 you should probably update as? soon as possible.? Many issues were resolved in the current release and there are later versions being developed to fine tune mostly cosmetic issues.? Click on this link to go to the right file location to download the current releases of the Gemini 2 firmware: Gemini 2 production firmware? Get updated then retest.? ? ?
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
HC firmware V1,10 2014 mainboard v5.21 2017
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
On Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 10:58 PM, Trevor wrote:
Sorry - G2-? Ascom gemini Telescope Driver 1.1.23.0
Thanks, but you're still missing one important piece of information -- the Gemini firmware level. Can you go to Menu->HC->Info screen on the Gemini hand controller and take a photo and post it here? Or just copy the information and post it here.?
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
Sorry - G2-? Ascom gemini Telescope Driver 1.1.23.0
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
On Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 02:30 AM, Trevor wrote:
The previous version :)
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Could you be more specific and give an actual number? Gemini 1 or 2? And what level of firmware?
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
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Re: Warning: please hold off on updating to ASCOM Platform 7
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On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 5:58 PM, Paul Kanevsky <yh@...> wrote:
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There appears to be some compatibility issue with Platform 7 ASCOM Chooser and Gemini.NET ASCOM driver. The chooser refuses to select Gemini driver.
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Any existing apps that are already configured to connect to Gemini.NET will continue to work fine, but if you need to set up a new connection from a new app where ASCOM chooser is involved, this is likely to fail.
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I've asked the ASCOM Platform team for help. For now, I'd recommend that you remain on Platform 6 and don't upgrade to Platform 7 until this is resolved.?
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On 10/18/2024 3:58 PM MDT Paul Kanevsky <yh@...> wrote:
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There appears to be some compatibility issue with Platform 7 ASCOM Chooser and Gemini.NET ASCOM driver. The chooser refuses to select Gemini driver.
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Any existing apps that are already configured to connect to Gemini.NET will continue to work fine, but if you need to set up a new connection from a new app where ASCOM chooser is involved, this is likely to fail.
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I've asked the ASCOM Platform team for help. For now, I'd recommend that you remain on Platform 6 and don't upgrade to Platform 7 until this is resolved.?
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Warning: please hold off on updating to ASCOM Platform 7
Hi Folks,
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There appears to be some compatibility issue with Platform 7 ASCOM Chooser and Gemini.NET ASCOM driver. The chooser refuses to select Gemini driver.
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Any existing apps that are already configured to connect to Gemini.NET will continue to work fine, but if you need to set up a new connection from a new app where ASCOM chooser is involved, this is likely to fail.
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I've asked the ASCOM Platform team for help. For now, I'd recommend that you remain on Platform 6 and don't upgrade to Platform 7 until this is resolved.?
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Regards,
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
On Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 07:24 PM, Trevor wrote:
I forgot to mention that I am in the Southern Hemisphere :)
That makes a difference :) What version of Gemini firmware are you running?
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
I forgot to mention that I am in the Southern Hemisphere :)
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Re: Servo motor optical encoder replacement
I received the new encoder this morning. It's now installed and the motors are working perfectly again. It took less than ten minutes.
For the concerned folk, no sparks, fires, or smoke have been observed from either the Gemini or the motors. So far ;)
Thanks to David Partridge for his help in procuring the replacement.
Clear skies.
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
On Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 03:24 PM, Neil Allison wrote:
East and West limits depend on each individual set up.
Limits that work for one person might not work for somebody else.
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Thanks and Best Regards
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On Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 7:19?AM Paul Buckley via <paulbuckley14059= [email protected]> wrote:
Trevor,
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I found the following Gemini settings work:
Eastern Limit:? 110
Western Limit 100
Western GoTo 10
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I didn't watch the video that Neil Allison referenced but somewhere I read that Gemini will ignore any flip command unless the command occurs within the window established by the east/west limits.? Ergo, my settings.? This has worked well, with flip always occurring after the telescope crossing the meridian?and the current exposure completes.
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Best Regards,
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On Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 8:06?PM Neil Allison via <nallison147= [email protected]> wrote:
A great podcast?covering this very topic (amongst other things).
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Neil
Hi
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Are there any special requirements for doing a meridian flip with this mount using NINA. I have been reluctant to use meridian flip as earlier attempts failed miserably, although I think its really a necessary option to capture significant data when conditions permit.
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Kind regards
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100% correct!? Every mount and telescope / rig configuration is different and using other people's limits cannot work reliably.? It is very easy to set your individual mount limits using the Menu>Mount>Limits>Set Limit Here option? button.?
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The Losmandy Gemini 2? mounts are very flexible and they come in many different configurations, nearly as many as there are telescopes and imaging rigs. OK maybe not that many, even so everyone needs to set their own lits to ensure proper operation.?
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Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware?
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
East and West limits depend on each individual set up. Limits that work for one person might not work for somebody else. -- Thanks and Best Regards Neil
On Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 7:19?AM Paul Buckley via <paulbuckley14059= [email protected]> wrote: Trevor,
I found the following Gemini settings work: Eastern Limit:? 110 Western Limit 100 Western GoTo 10
I didn't watch the video that Neil Allison referenced but somewhere I read that Gemini will ignore any flip command unless the command occurs within the window established by the east/west limits.? Ergo, my settings.? This has worked well, with flip always occurring after the telescope crossing the meridian?and the current exposure completes.
Best Regards,
Paul
On Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 8:06?PM Neil Allison via <nallison147= [email protected]> wrote: A great podcast?covering this very topic (amongst other things).
-- Thanks and Best Regards Neil
Hi
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Are there any special requirements for doing a meridian flip with this mount using NINA. I have been reluctant to use meridian flip as earlier attempts failed miserably, although I think its really a necessary option to capture significant data when conditions permit.
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Kind regards
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
Trevor,
I found the following Gemini settings work: Eastern Limit:? 110 Western Limit 100 Western GoTo 10
I didn't watch the video that Neil Allison referenced but somewhere I read that Gemini will ignore any flip command unless the command occurs within the window established by the east/west limits.? Ergo, my settings.? This has worked well, with flip always occurring after the telescope crossing the meridian?and the current exposure completes.
Best Regards,
Paul
On Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 8:06?PM Neil Allison via <nallison147= [email protected]> wrote: A great podcast?covering this very topic (amongst other things).
-- Thanks and Best Regards Neil
Hi
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Are there any special requirements for doing a meridian flip with this mount using NINA. I have been reluctant to use meridian flip as earlier attempts failed miserably, although I think its really a necessary option to capture significant data when conditions permit.
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Kind regards
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Re: Losmandy G11 -2 and NINA
A great podcast?covering this very topic (amongst other things).
-- Thanks and Best Regards Neil
Hi
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Are there any special requirements for doing a meridian flip with this mount using NINA. I have been reluctant to use meridian flip as earlier attempts failed miserably, although I think its really a necessary option to capture significant data when conditions permit.
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Kind regards
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Hi
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Are there any special requirements for doing a meridian flip with this mount using NINA. I have been reluctant to use meridian flip as earlier attempts failed miserably, although I think its really a necessary option to capture significant data when conditions permit.
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Kind regards
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Yeh, when I look at it these are definitely the Gemini servo cover standoffs because the #492 standoffs are a lot longer in length.? But they all use the same 6-32 thread though.? ? ? ??
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Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware?
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